Edward P. Jones has rendered the soul of black Washington in a way no writer ever has.  |    Photos

A Thomas Jefferson admirer explains why the Tidal Basin's out-of-the-way memorial is worth the visit.

Dining: Tom Sietsema

Not Ziebold's best

Sou'Wester isn't up to the chef's standing.

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Below the Beltway: Gene Weingarten

Get me rewrite!

Lessons in self improvement.

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Date Lab

Get spontaneous

Can hot nerds dance into each other's hearts?

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Trend Report

New in Old Town

Barware, handbags and pajamas in Alexandria.

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Illustration

Our Town

Reporting as art: Drawing the scene at Mitsitam Cafe.

DoubleX

No complaints!

Women debate the pros and cons of kvetching.

Unspun

Student leader

An off-beat interview with GWU's Julie Bindelglass.

First Person Singular

The cold factor

Competitive figure skater Mark Adams in his own words.

Behind the Lens

Elephant dance

A photo captures a spirited personality.

The Breakdown

King of beers

Brickskeller owner's private collection.

Whatever Happened To ...

Can't go home again

We wrote about a same-sex couple who left Virginia. What happened?

Diversions

Second Glance

Spot the differences in these photos, submit your own.

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